DIY Home and Auto

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Some things you learn the hard way.  It probably common for someone who likes to save money or tackle a job themselves.  Such was my experience trying to remove an EGR Valve.  The nuts were securely frozen on the stud.  I worked at it with my socket wrench and some liquid wrench without success.  Eventually the socket started slipping.  I suspected I had broken another cheap socket, I’d done it before – this time however, the nut was rounded. [Read more →]

I had several suggestions for my Home Owners Association to consider, so I decided to send them the following ideas on recycling, a Neighborhood Watch Program, Home Owner Association Budget Reports and speed bumps: [Read more →]

I decided to change the fuel filter on my 1993 Honda Accord shortly after I had the stall mentioned in my previous post.  I don’t think the fuel filter has ever been changed.  Since the car has over 200,000 miles, it would probably be a good thing to replace. [Read more →]

On my way to work a few days ago my 93 Honda Accord quit running twice.  The first time I was able to pull off the freeway and get the car to start again using some starting fluid.  The second time I didn’t make it off the freeway, nor was I able to restart it so easily. 
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One day the speedometer and odometer on our 98 Honda Accord stopped working.  At times the idle would become rough and the engine nearly stalls. 

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You can find boxes of all sizes for sale at almost anywhere.  Storage Companies, Moving Companies, Super Stores, even the Post Office.  But what if you are like me and want to find boxes on the cheap? [Read more →]

I remember going to sears with my family when I was a child.  I remember my brother and I playing with the doors they sold. Opening and closing doors, playing hide and seek – We had a good time with those Sears doors way back then.  Good luck finding a Sears door these days. [Read more →]

Shortly after we bought our home, and before we moved in, someone broke into our home. [Read more →]

We submitted our list of required repairs to the home owner.  Many of our requests were accepted.  We were a little worried about the AC system, since replacing the coil will be quite a large expense. [Read more →]